ZSL Events
At ZSL, we host a huge range of events, from fundraising challenges, family occasions and special workshops to conservation and science events, both in-person and online.
Our aim is to give you opportunities to get involved with our work. Whether that be by taking part in a sponsored challenge to raise money for conservation, or to deepen understanding of wildlife, in person or digitally, through our science events.
The best part? Many of our events are free to attend and available to stream for all afterwards. So take a look at the events we have coming up and check out our past events all from this page.
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- 20 September 2026
Run Wild at London Zoo
Get ready for the very first Run Wild at London Zoo – a new 1 mile and 5km family fun run where every step helps protect endangered wildlife.
- 06/10/2026 – Wild Talks Lecture 5
Conservation by Design: Technology & the Future of Wildlife Protection
Join us to hear about how advances in technology impact wildlife conservation outcomes.
- Join us Oct 2026
ZSL Wildlife Careers Conference
Explore the variety of possible roles working for wildlife
- Save the date for the ZSL Bicentenary Symposium in November
Turning points for wildlife: the choices that shape species survival
Ensuring today’s difficult choices give the most threatened species a real chance at tomorrow
- Take on the London Marathon for ZSL!
London Marathon 2027
Running events don't get more iconic than the London Marathon. Run for ZSL in the 2027 London Marathon and join our fight for wildlife!
